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Patients Risk Care Denial for Hostile Behavior at MA Hospital

TL/DR - Milford Regional Medical Center in Massachusetts has introduced a new conduct policy stating that patients could be denied medical care for displaying offensive behavior, including inappropriate body language or tone of voice. The policy covers a range of inappropriate behaviors, such as offensive comments about race, religion, gender and…

Revitalizing Vital Patient Care in Military Health System

TL/DR - The Department of Defense (DOD) has ordered the Military Health System (MHS) to stabilize its operations due to challenges in healthcare delivery. DOD aims to improve access to care in military hospitals, increase clinical readiness, and reattract patients by stabilizing the workforce and increasing medical personnel. In addition, the DOD…

Oregon Governor Declares Emergency Due to Winter Storm

TL/DR - A state of emergency has been declared in Oregon due to a winter ice storm that caused 13 deaths, widespread damage, and power outages. Multiple counties have already declared states of emergency due to the storm, with the statewide declaration making it easier to access federal funding and support. Six individuals died from suspected…

US Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Children’s Healthcare

TL/DR - According to a study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, children of color in the U.S. are less likely than their white peers to receive equal treatment in the healthcare system. The study, which reviewed dozens of previous researches, found disparities in care across all pediatric specialties and races, with children of…